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Free Youth Music Festivals, Miami-Dade

The month of March features Youth Music Festivals scheduled to present diverse performances by Miami-Dade students. Admission is free with RSVP to attend these events. The public is invited to join neighbors and community members in these family festivities that recognize and showcase the talent and creativity that abounds in student artists across various neighborhoods …

Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the third Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16 and May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to …

Free: Lunar New Year celebration at Norton Museum, Feb. 21

The Norton Museum of Art is inviting families to enjoy performances, art projects, meditative practices to set the tone for the year ahead, Docent-led tours, and authentic snacks to honor the year of the horse. In addition to art projects, docents will host 15-minute spotlight tours of the collection in English and Spanish every Saturday. …

Music Club of Hollywood free concerts

The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Cecilia St. King, singer-songwriter. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.  Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. Jazz concert. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan …

Free: Festival Days at Jupiter Lighthouse, March 21-22

Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is a South Florida gem and if you’ve never been there, or it’s been a while, make sure you register for free admission early and mark your calendar so you don’t miss this upcoming event. Set against the scenic backdrop where river meets sea, this two-day celebration will spotlight the creativity …

AfroCarib Festival in Miramar

Groove to the rhythms of reggae, Afro beats and dancehall at the AfroCarib Festival in Miramar. The festival featuring live performances in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, February 28. General admission tickets are free, with VIP options and prepaid parking at $12.50 available. Even though general admission is free, you still need …

Rhythm by the River festival in Fort Lauderdale includes performances, games & free entry

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River event in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, games and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival, celebrating local voices, is 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include these and others  Luigi Arredondo Sextet, jazz, …

Arsht Center takes free performances on the road

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is Miami’s premier performing arts venue and now the center is taking its show on the road, bringing free performances to other locations in the community.  Arsht on the Road (AOTR) is a series of pop-up performances that aims to bring the Arsht Center experience to everyone in …

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